Following a 2024 rejection of expanded paid parking, the Haarlem city council approved a scaled-back version of the plan in May 2025. The upcoming municipal elections are expected to act as a referendum on this decision, as voters weigh their support for current policies against parties advocating for free parking.
A 36-year-old man from Hoofddorp is suspected of playing a leading role in the importation of 180 kilograms of cocaine. The Public Prosecution Service also accuses him of planning further drug shipments and engaging in illegal weapons trafficking.
Nineteen-year-old racing driver Paul de Prenter from Haarlem has secured a wildcard to compete in the Porsche Supercup during the Formula 1 weekend at Zandvoort this August. Five years after attending the event as a fan, he will now drive a Porsche 911 on his home circuit. This achievement comes in his third year as a competitive driver.
The local government has confirmed that the future asylum seeker center in Santpoort-Zuid will house a maximum of 200 residents. This clarification was provided in response to questions from the FVD party regarding the facility's capacity.
Morning rush hour on Wednesday, June 3, led to traffic delays on the A7 and N242 in North Holland. The congestion resulted in several minutes of travel time loss for commuters in the region.
Cartoonist Paul Kusters creates the daily comic strip 'Toos & Henk,' which appears from Monday to Saturday. The series provides his unique perspective on current events.